LiMn2F9

LiMn2F9 is a semiconducting lithium-manganese fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

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Crystal structure of LiMn2F9
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMn2F9

LiMn2F9 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its composition suggests a unique structural arrangement that bridges the gap between simple binary fluorides and more intricate multi-element ionic frameworks.

As a near-hull material, this compound occupies a favorable position on the thermodynamic stability landscape. This suggests that it is a viable candidate for synthesis, making it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new fluoride-based materials for advanced chemical or electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMn2F9, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.00–2.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMn2F9, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMn2F9?

LiMn2F9 is a semiconducting lithium-manganese fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is the band gap of LiMn2F9?
LiMn2F9 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.00–2.30 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is LiMn2F9 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMn2F9 thermodynamically stable?
LiMn2F9 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMn2F9 are known?
7 structures of LiMn2F9 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMn2F9 contain?
LiMn2F9 contains F, Li, and Mn (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiMn2F9 come from?
LiMn2F9 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, LiMn2F9 represents a specialized entry in the broader landscape of lithium-manganese-fluorine chemistry. Unlike more common binary or ternary fluorides, its specific stoichiometry places it in a distinct structural category, highlighting the complexity of phase formation in this chemical system.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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